Puller Guns
Puller guns are hydraulically powered units used to pull a mandrel through the workpiece. The majority of holes under 27/64" (11.0 mm) diameter in aluminum can be coldworked with the smallest gun, the WCI-300. Larger holes require bigger guns as pull force is proportional to hole size, material strength, and stackup thickness.
300 Puller Gun
Puller Model No. Stackup
in (cm)A
in (cm)B
in (cm)C
in (cm)WCI-300
For mandrel sizes 4-0 thru 12-3-10 1.0 (2.5) 11.7 (29.7) 3.0 (7.6) 1.5 (3.8) -20 2.0 (5.1) 13.7 (34.8) 4.0 (10.2) 1.5 (3.8) -30 3.0 (7.6) 15.7 (39.8) 5.0 (12.7) 1.5 (3.8)
- 9,200 lbs pull force at 10,000 psi hydraulic pressure (4,200 DaN @ 691 Bar)
- Used to pull up to a 27/64" (11.0 mm) diameter mandrel in aluminum
- Trigger guard for greater worker safety
- Weight: approximately 6 lbs. (2.7 Kg)
350 Puller Gun
Puller Model No. Stackup
in (cm)A
in (cm)B
in (cm)C
in (cm)WCI-350
For mandrel size to 16-3-10 1.0 (2.5) 11.7 (29.7) 3.0 (7.6) 1.5 (3.8) -20 2.0 (5.1) 13.7 (34.8) 4.0 (10.2) 1.5 (3.8) -30 3.0 (7.6) 15.7 (39.8) 5.0 (12.7) 1.5 (3.8)
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17,600 lbs. pull force at 10,000 psi hydraulic pressure (7,500 DaN @ 691 Bar)
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Used to pull up to a 35/64" (14.0 mm) diameter mandrel
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Trigger guard for greater worker safety
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Weight: approximately 8 lbs. (3.8 Kg.)
400 Puller Gun
Puller Model No. Stackup
in (cm)A
in (cm)B
in (cm)C
in (cm)WCI-400
For mandrel sizes 12-0 thru 20-3-10 1.0 (2.5) 13.9 (35.3) 4.4 (11.2) 2.25 (5.7) -20 2.0 (5.1) 15.9 (40.4) 5.4 (13.7) 2.25 (5.7) -30 3.0 (7.6) 17.9 (43.2) 6.4 (16.2) 2.25 (5.7)
- 27,600 lbs pull force at 10,000 psi hydraulic pressure (12,600 DaN @ 691 Bar)
- Used to pull up to a 43/64" (17 mm) inch diameter mandrel
- Trigger guard for greater worker safety
- Weight: approximately 13 lbs. (5.9 Kg.)
Restricted Access Solutions
Hand Puller
The WCIS-HP-20 is a manually operated wrench-type puller for use where access is very limited or only a few holes need to be coldworked. It can pull stackups to 2", and uses standard 300 series mandrels. A pilot is manually inserted from the rear to solidify the mandrel during coldworking. The WCI-HP-20 includes a storage box and ratcheting wrench.
Dimensions shown in inches and (centimeters)
Power Pak Units
All puller guns, except the WCIS-HP-20 hand puller, require a hydraulic power supply to operate. WCI offers two air powered units, the WCI-30, a small unit meant for low volume coldworking, and the WCI-10000 units, offering greater speed and intended for higher volume applications. Both units include an automatic lubrication system for mandrel lubrication.
WCIS-H10000
The WCIS-H10000 is a factory-oriented hydraulic power supply, able to pull a mandrel through the workpiece in less than one second. It is powered by a 2.2 HP air driven intensifier piston pump. The the H10000 produces 10,000 psi (691 Bar).
- Does not require air-line oiler
- Caster mounted for easy portability
- Fail-safe systemair leak in trigger system will cause the pump to cease to function
- Quietonly 75 dBA max
- Air supply70 CFM @ 90 psi (1,960 L/min @ 6.22 Bar), 1/2" or larger hose
- Dimensions13½" wide x 18½" long x 18" tall (34.3 x 47 x 45.7 cm)
- Weight77 lbs. (35 Kg.)
WCI-30
The WCI-30 is a small, economical unit designed for applications where only a few holes need to be coldworked, such as aircraft repair shops, or where mobility is a prime requirement, such as special access situations where a larger power pak would be cumbersome.
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Weighs only 23 pounds for easy portability
- Supplies up to 10,000 psi (691 Bar) hydraulic pressure
- Requires 90 psi (6.22 Bar) clean, dry air, 1/4" ID air line
- 1/3 HP air motor
- Only 10" high,10" wide and 15" long (25.4 x 25.4 x 38.1 cm)
Hose Assemblies
The hose assembly connects the puller gun to the power-pak. It consists of three hoses: a high pressure hydraulic hose and two low pressure air lines. Assemblies are available in standard lengths of 10', 15', and 20', (3, 4.5 and 6 m) or other lengths by special order. All necessary fittings are included.